Cooperation Targets Houthi Sites Linked to Red Sea, Assures Civilian Ports Unharmed
On July 25th, the Saudi-led multinational coalition provided details on its latest military operations in Yemen. Coalition spokesman Brigadier General Turki Al-Maliki stated that the airstrikes were precisely directed at military assets belonging to the Houthi group. General Al-Maliki clarified that the targeted facilities were directly connected to activities posing a threat to maritime security in the Red Sea region.
Key Ports and Air Routes Remain Open for Civilian Use
Amid the ongoing military campaign, the coalition moved to address concerns over civilian infrastructure. Brig. Gen. Al-Maliki confirmed that Yemen's major seaports, including Hodeidah, Ras Isa, and Salif, were not attacked and continue to function normally.
- Maritime Traffic Uninterrupted: These ports are actively receiving commercial vessels carrying essential supplies such as food, general cargo, fuel, and construction materials.
- Flight Operations: Civilian flights to airports within Yemen are also operating without disruption.
The spokesman contrasted this operational normalcy with actions he attributed to the Houthis, accusing the group of continuing to block flights from Sana'a International Airport, thereby "insisting on besieging the Yemeni people."
Cooperation Issues Firm Warning: Vows "Decisive and Direct" Response to Hostilities
Brig. Gen. Al-Maliki reiterated the coalition's fundamental objectives. He stated the coalition command would persist in taking all necessary operational measures to protect its naval vessels and safeguard the interests and national assets of Saudi Arabia.
The statement concluded with a stern warning. The spokesman emphasized that if the Houthis continue their hostile activities, the coalition is prepared to deliver a "decisive and direct" response, setting a clear condition for future engagements.